History & Civics
Choose the options that do not apply to the immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.
P: To promote friendly relations between nationalist political workers from different parts of the country.
Q: To incite the masses against the British officials.
R: To formulate popular demands and present them before the government.
S: To promote national unity by encouraging Swadeshi.
- P and Q
- Q and R
- Q and S
- R and S
Answer
Q and S
Reason — The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress included promoting friendly relations among nationalist workers, developing national unity, formulating popular demands and training public opinion. It did not aim to incite the masses against British officials or promote national unity through Swadeshi at that stage.
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